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WPFA XXXIV: Man vs Barnes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chakrit Pratoomwong (ranked 3940 p4p, 4088 weight class) and Donny Jay (ranked 489 p4p, 503 weight class). Donny Jay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chakrit Pratoomwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donny Jay!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot by Pratoomwong.
Jay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pratoomwong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jay throws a wild body kick that Pratoomwong sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Pratoomwong was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jay.
Oooooh!!! Pratoomwong has knocked Jay down with a huge combo! Pratoomwong steps away and waves a wobbly Jay back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 It looks like Donny Jay has been cut.
Jay ducks under a wild hook from Pratoomwong.
Pratoomwong moves out of range as Jay throws a body kick.
Pratoomwong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Memento Mori in the buildup to the fight.
Pratoomwong lands with a hook. Jay tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
 Jay is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pratoomwong lands with a good body shot.
Pratoomwong dances in with a quick combination. Jay is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Pratoomwong snaps Jay's head back. Jay stumbles backwards against the cage. Pratoomwong steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Jay's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Jay just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chakrit Pratoomwong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Samoth (ranked 24681 p4p, 5475 weight class) and Tubby Steed (ranked 560 p4p, 475 weight class). Samoth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Painkiller by Judas Priest. Fredrik Samoth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tubby Steed's chin.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fredrik Samoth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tubby Steed!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samoth throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Samoth delivers a nice body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Samoth has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Steed takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Samoth gets a double leg takedown into Steed's guard.
Samoth is standing up over Steed. Steed looks to escape but Samoth dives into side control.
Samoth gets to mount! Steed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Samoth content just to control the position here.
Samoth has hold of Steed's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Steed manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steed holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Samoth tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samoth is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Steed is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fredrik Samoth!
After the big win, Fredrik Samoth made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conquer and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drayton Page (ranked 4992 p4p, 7125 weight class) and Alen Sola (ranked 458 p4p, 531 weight class). Drayton Page has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Drayton Page!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alen Sola!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page clinches up against the cage.
Page blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Page breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sola avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Page fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sola avoids it really well and circles away.
Sola looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sola is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sola swats away the attempt to clinch by Page.
Sola appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sola lands a jab to Page's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sola slips under a jab from Page.
It seemed like Sola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Page throws a leg kick
and Sola counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sola lands a head shot.
Sola connects with a single shot there.
Page scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Alen Sola has been cut.
Page looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sola!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The strikes coming from Page are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Page tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Page tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Page remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Sola sneaks out the side door and pushes Page away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Page looks to land a combination but Sola avoids it well.
Sola throws out a counter right but Page avoids it with no problem.
Page with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A chopping leg kick lands by Page.
Drayton Page seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Page lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sola circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Sola was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Page looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Page walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Page gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Page breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Page looks for the body kick but Sola saw that one coming.
Page shoots and misses
and Sola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page tries to clinch there but Sola circles away.
Page misses with the body kick
letting Sola counter with a right hand.
Page is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Page looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Page closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sola circles away.
A little jabbing left from Sola on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Drayton Page. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page misses the body punch
and Sola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Page tries to clinch but Sola moves away
and Sola counters with a nice right hand that sends Page toppling to the canvas! Page scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Sola finish him?!
 Page is rocked!
 It looks like Drayton Page has been cut.
Sola feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Page sprawling to the canvas! Page rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Sola finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Sola dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sola connects with a body shot.
Page misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Page takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Page throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sola counters with a right hand to the body.
Sola lands a big uppercut and Page crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Page looks OK. Sola waves Page back to his feet!
Oh Page is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Page throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sola scores with a counter punch that sends Page to the canvas! Sola smells blood - he's punishing Page with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Page has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alen Sola!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gholam Estili (ranked 4054 p4p, 25032 weight class) and Reggie Larkin (ranked 443 p4p, 643 weight class). Estili's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ready For War (Instrumental). Reggie Larkin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gholam Estili's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gholam Estili!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Reggie Larkin!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estili clobbers Larkin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Estili lands a body shot.
Larkin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
It looks like Reggie Larkin has been cut.
Larkin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Estili connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Estili lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Larkin falls backwards - clearly groggy! Estili dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gholam Estili!
Gholam Estili took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Helsinki you're a DUMP! All you filthy animals SUCK! I got one thing to say. Jurney Man: i'm coming for you, and if you don't answer the front door, IMA KNOCK IT IN, and take what's mine - that Lightweight belt.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shane O Donelly (ranked 5997 p4p, 3868 weight class) and Jay Smith (ranked 601 p4p, 487 weight class). Shane O Donelly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shane O Donelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and O Donelly counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by O Donelly.
O Donelly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
O Donelly has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
O Donelly trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith trying to control the position.
O Donelly lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
O Donelly is in close to Smith's body, working some short punches and elbows.
O Donelly wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
O Donelly slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Donelly is working for a submission of some sort.
O Donelly seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Smith is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shane O Donelly!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Badari (ranked 3699 p4p, 3021 weight class) and Ross Rhea (ranked 461 p4p, 387 weight class). Badari's entrance music is ?. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Omar Badari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ross Rhea!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badari moves into the clinch successfully.
Rhea is working for takedown but Badari is calmly controlling the position for now.
Badari tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Badari lands a nice uppercut.
Rhea avoids a wild elbow strike from Badari.
Rhea wants to break free but Badari has control.
Badari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Rhea takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Ross Rhea has been cut.
Badari misses with a knee to the head.
Rhea tries to circle away but Badari has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badari scores with a hook to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badari obliges.
Badari lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rhea backwards.
Rhea managing to block the knees to the body from Badari.
Badari scores a nice knee to the body.
Rhea looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badari scores with a knee to the head.
Badari unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Badari creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rhea's defenses.
Badari with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from Badari.
Badari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Badari landing knees to the head.
Badari connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Badari obliges.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Badari.
A short body shot lands from Badari as the two fighters clinch.
Badari scores with a shot to the side of Rhea's head.
Badari lands a nice elbow.
That has opened up Ross Rhea's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Badari landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A nice right hand lands inside from Badari.
Badari landing knees to the head.
Rhea takes a knee to the side of the body.
A nice left hand lands by Badari.
Badari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rhea is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rhea is trying to break the clinch but Badari is controlling him.
Badari has Rhea pressed against the cage, preventing Rhea from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rhea takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rhea wants to break free but Badari has control.
Rhea takes a shot to the head.
Rhea stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhea has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Rhea is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Badari to keep the fight standing.
Knees to the body from Badari.
Badari utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Badari working Rhea over with knees to the body.
Rhea takes an elbow to the forehead.
Badari landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Badari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The cut above Ross Rhea's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Badari throws a knee to the head but misses.
Badari tries to work over Rhea's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Badari with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badari landing knees to the body.
Badari lands an elbow inside that Rhea shrugs off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badari lands a body punch.
Rhea takes an elbow to the temple.
Knees in the clinch landing for Badari.
Badari crunches a lovely knee into Rhea's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Badari.
Ross Rhea's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ross Rhea's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omar Badari!
Omar Badari bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Amish (ranked 3733 p4p, 3139 weight class) and Sam Barnes (ranked 467 p4p, 400 weight class). Amish kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is SouthSide Of Auckland. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Amish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Roosa Järviläinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Amish moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Amish seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Amish.
Gabriel Amish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Amish is defended easily by Barnes.
Amish shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barnes but Barnes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Amish. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Amish has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Amish there as he acknowledges the shot.
Amish doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Barnes punishes Amish's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amish or perhaps it was just good defense by Barnes, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amish takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Barnes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barnes misses with a few strikes there.
Amish stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amish tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes.
Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amish.
Amish looks for a takedown but Barnes sprawls well.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Barnes has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amish tries for a takedown but Barnes circles away easily
and Barnes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Barnes thuds a left hand into Amish's body.
A good leg kick by Barnes.
Amish doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Amish is breathing heavily.
Amish gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Barnes punishes Amish's body with a nice straight punch.
Amish with a poor takedown
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes connects with a body shot that sends Amish's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Amish on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping body kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes scores with a shot to the body.
Barnes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amish rather than just go for the knockout.
Barnes lands a right hook to the body.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Oooooh!!! Barnes has knocked Amish down with a huge combo! Barnes steps away and waves a wobbly Amish back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Amish is rocked!
Amish get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Amish stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Barnes runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sam Barnes!
A less than humble Sam Barnes misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kofi Jamay (ranked 2547 p4p, 5386 weight class) and Minato Ichika (ranked 260 p4p, 429 weight class). Jamay kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HUMBLE. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kofi Jamay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Ichika!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Matti Vanhoillinen and Tarja Halkonen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jamay throws a sloppy head kick and Ichika moves out of range easily.
Ichika shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamay is trying to defend but Ichika finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ichika working the head and body with strikes.
Jamay is looking to control Ichika's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jamay avoid being mounted?
Jamay's coaches at Brazilian Top Team + Ricardo Arona have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Ichika controlling the action here.
Ichika is trying to control. Jamay wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay wants to improve his position but Ichika is controlling well.
Jamay moves into full guard.
Ichika wants to stand but Jamay has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ichika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ichika has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.
Jamay is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ichika is aware though and is defending well.
Ichika got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jamay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ichika has managed to get both his arms back between Jamay's legs - danger averted.
Jamay is controlling Ichika's posture.
Jamay controls Ichika momentarily but Ichika frees himself.
Ichika looking to sit in guard and control but Jamay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ichika looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichika is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jamay is controlling him.
Ichika looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jamay puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Ichika tries to kick Jamay off but Jamay keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ichika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jamay is working away from the top position though.
Jamay is taking a breather. Ichika says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ichika wants to get back to his feet.
Jamay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ichika is refusing to be controlled, as Jamay sits in half guard.
Jamay is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ichika doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jamay.
Ichika keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ichika gets back to full guard.
Ichika working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jamay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jamay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jamay slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ichika struggling a bit here.
Jamay tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Jamay in side control, throwing shots but Ichika defends.
You can see the frustration on Ichika's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jamay wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ichika keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jamay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jamay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jamay tries for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ichika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jamay feints and as Ichika raises his hands in defense, Jamay changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jamay is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jamay throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jamay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ichika keeping moving, preventing Jamay from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jamay is really struggling to control Ichika but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ichika is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay prevents Ichika from getting back to his feet.
Ichika throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jamay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay advances to half guard.
Jamay controlling the pace.
Jamay missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
Ichika is trying to stand back up but Jamay is controlling him
Ichika wants to get back to full guard but Jamay has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ichika tries to hold on but Jamay postures up.
Jamay throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ichika holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Kofi Jamay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jamay working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Ichika keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Ichika that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Jamay looking to secure an arm triangle but Ichika defends it well.
Jamay is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ichika can do to turn this around?
Jamay won't let Ichika get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Ichika is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamay looking to finish Ichika with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ichika!
Jamay throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jamay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ichika has worked his arm free - good work by Ichika!
Ichika managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Jamay.
Jamay throws a strike aimed at the side of Ichika's head but Ichika avoids it well.
Jamay sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ichika is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ichika defending against the ground and pound.
Ichika can't do much from the bottom here.
Jamay swings around for an armbar but Ichika sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jamay's guard.
Jamay is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ichika looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jamay manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ichika manages to get himself to full guard.
Jamay postures up in Ichika's guard and throws a big left but Ichika blocks it.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ichika has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jamay can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jamay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jamay controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jamay pushing down on Ichika's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kofi Jamay dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jamay scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Minato Ichika has been cut.
Kofi Jamay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jamay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
Jamay thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ichika's head.
Jamay trying to control from half guard but Ichika is working away.
Ichika on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ichika is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamay.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ichika trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura but Ichika is defending well.
Jamay missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ichika wants to control but Jamay is keeping busy.
Jamay passes to full mount!
Jamay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jamay throwing strikes here but Ichika is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jamay throwing strikes here but Ichika is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Ichika wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Jamay.
Ichika holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Jamay tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jamay thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jamay thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ichika is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ichika's face.
Jamay misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jamay punching from mount but Ichika doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ichika is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jamay content just to control the position here.
Jamay throws some wild stikes that Ichika manages to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ichika sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Jamay not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kofi Jamay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Still in half guard, Jamay seems content to control.
Ichika wants to get back to his feet.
Jamay is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ichika has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ichika takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jamay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jamay is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ichika defends it well.
Ichika manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ichika wants to sweep but no luck.
Jamay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jamay throwing strikes from guard but Ichika blocks nicely.
Jamay trying to control the position from guard on top but Ichika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jamay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jamay sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ichika's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
Jamay thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Minato Ichika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ichika is defending against the submission attempts here by Jamay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ichika blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jamay.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kofi Jamay showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jamay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kofi Jamay!
An out of breath Kofi Jamay thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yero Bassole (ranked 3498 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Ogum Jung Min (ranked 337 p4p, 288 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Yero Bassole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogum Jung Min!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Marco Blurström and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bassole misses the shot to the body.
Bassole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jung Min manages to avoid it.
Jung Min misses with a hook.
Jung Min throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bassole on the side of the head.
Bassole moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bassole feints and then cracks Jung Min's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jung Min down.
Jung Min pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bassole has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hare of the Dog Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice straight punches there by Bassole. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bassole.
Bassole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jung Min.
Bassole ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bassole slips under a jab.
Jung Min fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bassole on the side of the head.
Jung Min ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bassole moves away.
Jung Min ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bassole moves away.
Bassole connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jung Min's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bassole avoids the body shot from Jung Min.
Bassole lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bassole ducks under a wild hook from Jung Min.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bassole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yero Bassole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bassole tries to clinch there but Jung Min circles away.
Jung Min uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bassole.
Bassole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jung Min smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jung Min connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bassole moves out of range as Jung Min strikes.
Jung Min uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bassole.
Bassole pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jung Min misses with an uppercut.
Bassole tries to move into range but Jung Min moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bassole throws a leg kick
and Jung Min counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ogum Jung Min is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jung Min keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bassole fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bassole jabs Jung Min right on the nose. Jung Min blinks but takes it well.
Bassole slips a jab from Jung Min.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bassole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bassole dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bassole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bassole lands with a nice body punch.
Jung Min throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bassole, as that shot connected.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bassole.
Jung Min thuds a left hand into Bassole's body.
Jung Min throws a hook but Bassole blocks it.
Bassole throws a body shot but no joy.
Jung Min looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jung Min swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bassole fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jung Min.
Bassole's corner calls for a 1-2. Bassole obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bassole lands with an overhand left.
Bassole tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Jung Min was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Jung Min misses.
Jung Min misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassole tries to close the distance and clinch but Jung Min swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jung Min tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bassole was well out of range. Poor timing from Jung Min.
A big right from Jung Min misses.
Good leg kick by Bassole.
An inside leg kick lands from Bassole.
Jung Min thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jung Min lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bassole darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jung Min's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jung Min misses with a body shot
and Bassole cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jung Min throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick lands for Bassole.
Bassole keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jung Min throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bassole is looking to counter the offense by Jung Min and move into the clinch.
Jung Min has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bassole finds it's way round the side to connect with Jung Min's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jung Min keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bassole just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bassole has Jung Min up against the cage in a clinch.
Bassole makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Bassole scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bassole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bassole misses with some punches.
Bassole is looking for a takedown.
Jung Min has a couple of punches blocked by Bassole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jung Min.
Jung Min misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bassole presses Jung Min against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bassole lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jung Min backwards.
Jung Min working aggressively here.
Nice body punch from Bassole - that landed with a thud.
Jung Min can't break the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bassole.
Jung Min fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bassole can't find room to land a body shot as Jung Min controls the action.
Bassole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Jung Min finds it's way through Bassole's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yero Bassole dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bassole tries to clinch up.
Yero Bassole is winning the standup battle so far.
Bassole lands a nice looking kick to the body. Jung Min takes a step back to recover.
Bassole steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung Min.
Jung Min misses with a looping right.
Bassole half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jung Min walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Bassole misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bassole.
Jung Min is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bassole.
Bassole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung Min.
Bassole throws a hook but Jung Min avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bassole throws a big shot that misses.
Jung Min circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bassole scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jung Min avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jung Min throws a jab but it's blocked by Bassole.
Bassole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung Min looks to land a right hand but Bassole moved out of range.
Bassole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bassole lands with a nice body punch.
Jung Min slips a straight right by Bassole.
Jung Min pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bassole half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bassole lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bassole.
Bassole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung Min can do to turn this around?
A shot to the body from Jung Min misses
and Bassole connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jung Min wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Bassole.
Jung Min throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jung Min misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bassole.
Bassole uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jung Min.
Bassole moves into the clinch successfully.
Jung Min has a couple of punches blocked by Bassole.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bassole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bassole.
Good body shot from Bassole.
Jung Min misses with some punches.
Bassole blocks an uppercut.
Bassole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bassole lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bassole pushes Jung Min back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bassole throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jung Min is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bassole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bassole works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bassole lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bassole.
Bassole lands a hook that snaps the head of Jung Min backwards.
Bassole lands a body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bassole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bassole blocking some punches.
Jung Min breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bassole wants to clinch up but Jung Min keeps it at a distance.
Bassole slips a straight right by Jung Min.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bassole gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bassole doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jung Min gets underhooks to prevent Bassole's takedown attempt.
Jung Min misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Bassole as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jung Min lands a left hand.
Jung Min is trying to maintain a safe position but Bassole gets an underhook and turns Jung Min into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bassole.
Yero Bassole has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jung Min swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bassole lands with a left to the head.
Bassole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jung Min throws a right hand that Bassole ducks under and follows up with a left that Bassole also avoids with ease.
Bassole tries to clinch up.
Bassole looks to clinch
letting Jung Min counter with a right hand.
Bassole tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bassole with a nice calf kick.
Bassole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bassole is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bassole misses with a series of wild punches.
A little jabbing left from Jung Min on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jung Min takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bassole turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bassole has managed to clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Bassole.
Bassole lands with a left to the head.
Bassole lands a body shot.
Bassole lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jung Min fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bassole scores with a shoulder strike.
Bassole scores with a shoulder strike.
Jung Min is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Bassole.
Jung Min is still on wobbly legs! Can Bassole finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bassole creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bassole is trying to drag Jung Min to the mat but Jung Min just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yero Bassole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bassole lands a nice shot to the body.
Jung Min's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bassole has Jung Min pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Jung Min is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Bassole - that's hurt Jung Min badly! Oh, another knee lands and Jung Min is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Jung Min doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Yero Bassole!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jurney Man (ranked 1466 p4p, 2225 weight class) and Adam Barnes (ranked 181 p4p, 281 weight class). Adam Barnes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jurney Man!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Man looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Barnes.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barnes enables Man to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barnes manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Man won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Barnes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is working hard here to advance position.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barnes keeps trying to improve his position.
Man is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Barnes has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Man shoots for a double leg takedown but Barnes sprawls well. He's pushed Man's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Barnes feints a jab promting Man to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Man slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Man with a lazy takedown attempt
and Barnes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man blocks a jab.
Man looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnes feints a counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jurney Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barnes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Man stays in close to Barnes's body and controls the position.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man content to stall in guard here.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Barnes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Barnes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Man has passed into side control.
Barnes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Man has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Barnes tries to bench press Man off him but Man keeps the position.
Man trying to control the action but Barnes is working from the bottom.
Man has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Barnes!
Man tries to control but Barnes wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Man moves to back control.
Barnes staying busy and making it hard for Man to control.
Barnes trying to control but not successfully.
Man trying to control momentarily.
Barnes is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Man is hanging on to Barnes's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jurney Man will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Man bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Barnes stuffs the takedown attempt from Man. Man gets slowly back to his feet.
Man closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Barnes to the mat! Barnes manages to get full guard.
Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now.
Barnes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is pushing down on Barnes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barnes is fighting to maintain full guard but Man has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barnes trying to control here.
Man seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Barnes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Man perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Barnes looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Man wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnes keeps working.
Barnes wants to control but Man is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barnes is looking to improve his position.
Man passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Man controlling his opponent.
Man takes Barnes's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barnes is in trouble.
Barnes is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Man not allowing Barnes to control his hands.
Barnes defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Man is looking to control Barnes but Barnes is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Man looking for the choke but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Man has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Barnes! Can he survive? No! He's out! Man gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jurney Man!
Jurney Man retains his lightweight title!
An out of breath Jurney Man thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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